Senior Care Assistant Exeter AV2099A
Location: Exeter
Hours: Full Time Days or Nights
Pay Rate: £14.83 per hour
We are currently recruiting for two Senior Care Assistants to join our client's welcoming residential care home, conveniently situated close to Exeter City Centre. We have one full-time day position and one full-time night position available.
Our client provides high-quality residential and respite care within a charming and homely setting, occupying three characterful Victorian properties. The home offers a comfortable and welcoming environment, with 29 bedrooms, beautifully maintained garden and patio areas, two quiet sitting rooms and a communal lounge/diner at the heart of daily life.
Residents are encouraged to enjoy a varied programme of activities, including arts and crafts, music, reading and entertainment. The home also benefits from visiting professionals, including hairdressers, chiropodists, dentists and opticians, as well as access to a minibus for outings and activities.
Our client is looking for caring, dedicated and experienced Senior Care Assistants who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and supporting residents to maintain their dignity, independence and quality of life.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly care environment where residents are at the heart of everything, and where staff play an important role in creating a happy, safe and supportive atmosphere.
The Benefits
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will receive:
- £14.83 per hour
- Full-time hours
- Choice of day or night position
- Opportunity to work within a welcoming residential care environment
- A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents' lives
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- The opportunity to support and develop other members of the care team
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Care Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care in accordance with individual care plans.
- Assisting residents with personal care, including washing, dressing, bathing and toileting.
- Supporting residents with mobility, moving and handling, continence care and the use of mobility aids.
- Monitoring residents' health and wellbeing and reporting any concerns to the Care Home Manager.
- Supporting residents with nutritional needs and maintaining appropriate hydration.
- Assisting with pressure area care and other aspects of residents' individual care requirements.
- Providing compassionate support to residents who are unwell or receiving end-of-life care.
- Encouraging residents to participate in social activities and promoting their mental and physical wellbeing.
- Liaising professionally with residents, relatives, colleagues and external healthcare professionals.
- Supporting the supervision, induction and development of care staff.
- Helping to identify staff training needs and contributing to the ongoing development of the team.
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring residents' finances and petty cash transactions are recorded appropriately.
- Promoting a safe, clean and comfortable environment for residents, visitors and colleagues.
- Responding to call bells, welcoming visitors and assisting with the general day-to-day running of the home.
About You
Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Senior Care Assistant who has a genuine passion for caring for older people and supporting vulnerable individuals.
You will ideally have:
- An NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) essential.
- Previous experience working within a residential care home, nursing home or similar care environment.
- Experience in a senior care role, with the ability to support and guide other members of the care team.
- Good knowledge of person-centred care and individual care planning.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to organise and prioritise workloads effectively.
- A compassionate, patient and professional approach.
- The confidence to recognise and report changes in residents' health and wellbeing.
- The ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to changing priorities.
- A flexible and positive attitude towards work.
- A genuine commitment to maintaining residents' dignity, independence and quality of life.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Care Assistant to join a welcoming residential care setting in Exeter, with both day and night positions available.
If you are a caring, reliable and motivated Senior Care Assistant looking for your next career opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for one of these two opportunities.
